Understanding the Bible

By: John Stott

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Understanding the Bible

Name: Understanding the Bible
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ISBN: 9780310414315

By: John Stott

Zondervan / 1999 / Paperback

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Respected teacher and scholar John Stott gives students, lay leaders, and new Christians an essential grasp of theBible's message in the context of its georgaphical, historical, and ancient Jewish religious settings in this foundational introduction to the Bible. More importantly, Stott enlarges our vision of Christ by revealing him as the focal point of the entire Bible. Stott answers the basic questions "Who wrote the Bible?" "What is its message?" "Why is it thought to be a holy book?" and places Jesus inthe geographical, religious, and historical setting in which he came to earth. Also includes maps and focus questions at the beginning of each chapter.

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Title: Understanding the Bible
By: John Stott
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
Vendor: Zondervan
Publication Date: 1999

Dimensions: 8.0 X 5.25 (inches)
Weight: 7 ounces
ISBN: 0310414318
ISBN-13: 9780310414315
Stock No: WW0414318

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Understanding the Bible will provide you with a foundational knowledge of the entirety of Scripture with a focus on broadening your vision of Jesus Christ.

This book answers foundational questions:

Who wrote the Bible?
What is its message?
Why is it thought to be a "holy" book?
How does one read and interpret it?

By delving into the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world of biblical times, you'll see Jesus as never before: both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah.

Written by renowned preacher, writer, and apologist John Stott, this new, expanded edition includes:

Questions at the beginning of each chapter to help you focus.
New, up-to-date maps for the chapters on history and geography.
An index to help you speedily access areas of interest.

Author Bio

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The Reverend Dr. John Stott was Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, Langham Place in London, England, and had a worldwide ministry as a Bible expositor, speaker, and writer.